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Christmas Angel Corn Dollies
Wed, 3 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Discover the timeless art of this red-listed, endangered Heritage Craft in a hands-on workshop led by the talented Ian and Emma Speechley. In this immersive session, you'll master the basics of plaiting and...
£95
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1 spaces available
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Rag Rug Christmas Wreath or Table Decoration
Thu, 4 Dec 2025
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make it a December to remember! Join talented tutor Karina Wiles to learn the heritage craft of rag rug 'hooky' and 'proddy' techniques to make your own fabric wreath or table decoration without...
£95
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1 spaces available
Willow Handbag with Leather Handle
Fri, 6 Mar 2026
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
This workshop will guide you through the fascinating process of willow weaving and you will make a useful and pretty willow basket with leather handles. You will have a choice of different colours...
£95
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4 spaces available
Wooden Spoon Carving
Sat, 7 Mar 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This is a one-day introduction to spoon carving where you will work together with talented wood craftsman Mike Craig to carve a cooking spoon from a log using carving axes, knives and hook...
£95
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4 spaces available
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Yarn Hooking - Farm Animals
Thu, 19 Mar 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and enjoy a relaxing day of yarn hooking with Carole Rennison. Learn about yarn hooking, how it differs from traditional rag rug hooking and what gorgeous, finely detailed creations you can make. ...
£95
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8 spaces available
A Day of Enameling
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and spend your day trying out the beautiful art of enameling with local enamel artist Heather Croft. Whether you have previous experience or if this is your first time, all are welcome....
£95
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0 spaces available
Willow Baskets - Make A Traditional Round Hedgerow Basket
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Working with willow and other hedgerow plants, this workshop will guide you through the fascinating process of willow weaving, and by the end of the day you'll have created your own unique basket....
£95
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2 spaces available
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Feltmaking - Decorative Vessels Without Seams
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn how to make a three dimensional felt vessel without seams using the resist wet feltmaking technique. Louise will guide you through the process of making your vessel with decoration inspired by a...
£95
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7 spaces available
Blacksmith For a Day
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
A perfect opportunity to have a hands-on day of blacksmithing. Blacksmith/sculptor Adrian Wood brings with him anvils, tools and mobile forges and you will go home with several creations from your day, including a...
£130
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7 spaces available
Willow Sculpture - Little Pigs
Fri, 1 May 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The stout bodies and short legs of pigs make them perfect willow sculpture subjects, it helps that they're also cute! Join willow sculptor Leilah Vyner for this workshop, where you will make your...
£95
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10 spaces available
Introduction to Painting on Glass
Thu, 7 May 2026 - Fri, 8 May 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Lizzy - member of the British Society of Master Glass Painters for a two-day introduction to painting on glass. Discover traditional kiln-fired glass art, which has decorated sacred and high status buildings...
£190
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6 spaces available
A Day of Enameling
Sat, 9 May 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and spend your day trying out the beautiful art of enameling with local enamel artist Heather Croft. Whether you have previous experience or if this is your first time, all are welcome....
£95
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0 spaces available
Willow Seedpod Lanterns
Sat, 23 May 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn the basic skills and forms of lantern building, and all about the properties of willow and paper. Produce a beautiful seed-pod inspired lantern which will incorporate battery powered LED lighting, suitable for...
£95
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6 spaces available
Blacksmithing - Fire + BBQ Tools with Ramshead Handles
Sun, 7 Jun 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
A rare opportunity to have a hands-on day of blacksmithing - working hot metal by hand and finding out how to create a ramshead handle. Blacksmith/sculptor Adrian Wood brings with him anvils, tools and...
£130
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6 spaces available
More Green Woodworking - Bowl Turning with a Pole Lathe
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Chris Helliwell specialises in the ancient art of bodging, green (unseasoned) wood working techniques. The turning of wooden bowls on a foot-powered pole lathe is a craft that has been in use since...
£110
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3 spaces available
Green Woodworking - Scandinavian Shrink Pots
Sat, 20 Jun 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Shrink pots are traditional Scandinavian kitchen containers which would have been used for dry goods. They are cleverly created by working with the natural properties of green wood. The body of the pot...
£95
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7 spaces available
Feltmaking - Crossbody Bag with Leather or Webbing Straps
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Louise in the magical process of wetfelting to make a crossbody messenger bag inspired by the landscape. Using a variety of fibres you will create a bag with a long flap which...
£95
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7 spaces available
Pewtersmithing Using a Rolling Mill - Jewellery
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Ella to create your own pewter jewellery such as earrings, bangles, pendants and brooches (approx 3-4 finished items). Using lead free pewter we will apply texture and pattern to the metal using...
£95
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5 spaces available
A Day of Enameling
Sun, 5 Jul 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and spend your day trying out the beautiful art of enameling with local enamel artist Heather Croft. Whether you have previous experience or if this is your first time, all are welcome....
£95
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0 spaces available
Pyrography - Burning Designs on Wood
Fri, 10 Jul 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pyrography is the art of decorating wood by burning designs onto the wood. Join Bob who will be able to inspire you to create your own burnt wood designs. Bob will be able...
£95
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7 spaces available
Pyrography - Burning Designs on Wood
Sat, 11 Jul 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pyrography is the art of decorating wood by burning designs onto the wood. Join Bob who will be able to inspire you to create your own burnt wood designs. Bob will be able...
£95
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7 spaces available
Blacksmithing - Sculptural Flowers for the Garden
Sat, 5 Sep 2026
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Forge your own gorgeous gifts on this hands-on day whether you are new to blacksmithing or want to try your hand at something different. Blacksmith/sculptor Adrian Wood brings forges and anvils and you...
£130
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5 spaces available
Willow Baskets - Traditional Round Hedgerow Basket
Sat, 5 Sep 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Working with willow and other hedgerow plants, this workshop will guide you through the fascinating process of willow weaving, and by the end of the day you'll have created your own unique basket....
£95
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8 spaces available
Traditional Hand-Sewn, Mohair, Jointed Teddy Bear (2 day series)
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - Sun, 13 Sep 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join tutor, Lindsay Lowe, for this 2 day workshop where you will hand sew and create a traditional mohair, fully jointed teddy bear. You will learn how to work with German mohair fabric,...
£190
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6 spaces available
Stained Glass - Create a Leaded Glass Panel
Thu, 17 Sep 2026 - Fri, 18 Sep 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Using light and colour to depict images and stories, stained glass has illuminated our lives for centuries. This two day workshop will enable you to create your own leaded stained glass panel roughly...
£190
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4 spaces available
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The Great Wheel
Fri, 25 Sep 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Learn the ancient art of long draw spinning. Step back in time and experience the meditative rhythm of long draw spinning using the iconic Great Wheel - a traditional tool with roots stretching back to medieval...
£95
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0 spaces available
Paper Making with Plants
Thu, 1 Oct 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
In this workshop, artist Lucy Lee will run through the basics of paper making, from recycling paper right through to making paper entirely from foraged plants. You will be shown how to use...
£95
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3 spaces available
Blacksmithing - Sculptural Flowers for the Garden
Sat, 24 Oct 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Forge your own gorgeous gifts on this hands-on day whether you are new to blacksmithing or want to try your hand at something different. Blacksmith/sculptor Adrian Wood brings forges and anvils and you...
£130
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0 spaces available
The Craft of Green Wood Bowl Carving
Sun, 25 Oct 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
On this one-day introduction to the ancient craft of bowl carving with Mike Craig you will use traditional hand tools to carve your own bowl from native green timber. The joy of this...
£95
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8 spaces available
A Day of Enameling
Thu, 5 Nov 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and spend your day trying out the beautiful art of enameling with local enamel artist Heather Croft. Whether you have previous experience or if this is your first time, all are welcome....
£95
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0 spaces available
Festive Willow - Wreaths + Stars
Sat, 21 Nov 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Willow sculptor Jess Wilkinson will guide you through the process of designing and making a stunning willow wreath along with a range of smaller willow decorations - stars, hearts and other motifs. -...
£95
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7 spaces available
Blacksmithing - Fire + BBQ Tools with Ramshead Handles
Sun, 22 Nov 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
A rare opportunity to have a hands-on day of blacksmithing - working hot metal by hand and finding out how to create a ramshead handle. Blacksmith/sculptor Adrian Wood brings with him anvils, tools and...
£130
Info & BookAll Levels
6 spaces available
The Art of Glass Engraving - Hanging Decoration or Festive Vessel!
Thu, 3 Dec 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join Sandra Snaddon, a Fellow of the Guild of Glass Engravers, to learn a new skill and take home your very own piece of engraved glass. Here's a chance to create either a...
£95
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5 spaces available
Rag Rug Wreath/ Table Decoration
Fri, 4 Dec 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Make it a December to remember! Join talented tutor Karina Wiles to learn the heritage craft of rag rug 'hooky' and 'proddy' techniques to make your own fabric wreath or table decoration without...
£95
Info & BookAll Levels
7 spaces available
Wooden Spoon Carving
Sun, 6 Dec 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
This is a one-day introduction to spoon carving where you will work together with talented wood craftsman Mike Craig to carve a cooking spoon from a log using carving axes, knives and hook...
£95
Info & BookAll Levels
7 spaces available
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Make Your Own Leather Wallet & Belt
Fri, 11 Dec 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a hands-on leatherworking workshop where you’ll craft two timeless pieces: a classic leather belt and a hand-stitched billfold wallet. These make ideal Christmas gifts - thoughtful, useful, and entirely handmade...
£95
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5 spaces available